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How Gas Masks Work
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Gas masks are used to filter out harmful gas and particles from the air industrial workers breathe. Learn about gas masks and how gas masks are made.
How Airline Crews Work
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In an office that cruises a mile or more above the ground, being an airline crew member can be tiring, but rarely boring. Find out how pilots and flight attendants get you from gate to gate.
How Space Tourism Works
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The space tourism industry offers people a way to take the ultimate vacation. Learn about space tourism and find out how you can become a space tourist.
How Credit Scores Work
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Your credit score determines how much you pay for life's needs. Find out about FICO and the Beacon system and get tips on raising your credit score.
How BitTorrent Works
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BitTorrent is a popular method for downloading large files. Find out what BitTorrent does and how BitTorrent differs from peer-to-peer file sharing programs.
How Online Degrees Work
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Online degrees allow busy people to continue their education. Find out what employers think of online degrees and how to evaluate online degree programs.
How Asteroid Belts Work
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Asteroid belts may tell us how our very solar system came into existence. Learn all about asteroid belts, from their characteristics to what they can teach us.
How Ghost Busters Work
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'Ghostbusters,' the movie, was fiction, but paranormal investigators really do exist. Learn how real-life ghost busters differ from Hollywood's version.
How RACEf/x Works
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RaceFX gives you the edge when you're watching a NASCAR race on TV -- it highlights a car and follows it around the track at 200 mph! Find out how this high-tech tracking system operates!
How Pendulum Clocks Work
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Pendulum clocks are fairly complicated and may seem confusing, but they rely on simple forces. Find out how pendulum clocks keep accurate time.